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XCD 2,5/38V

$3,699

 

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XCD 2,5/38V
LIGHTWEIGHT LENS FOR TRAVEL AND CLOSE-DISTANCE SHOOTING

Equivalent to a full-frame 30mm focal length, the XCD 2,5/38V low-distortion wide-angle lens is suitable for shooting documentary, street, or landscape photography. Include more environmental details when shooting in portrait or have the soft bokeh effect from the large f/2.5 aperture highlight the subject against the background. When using the XCD 2,5/38V lens, the narrow aperture and leaf shutter blades can create Hasselblad's hallmark eight-point starburst effect on bright light sources. The minimum focusing distance of XCD 2,5/38V is only 30cm, perfect for capturing cuisine, products, and other still subjects. With its compact optical design, small and lightweight focusing module, and optimised leaf shutter, XCD 2,5/38V weighs only 350g but delivers top-class optical performance.

LIGHTWEIGHT
TRAVEL
MINIMUMFOCUSING DISTANCE
Precision Optics, Outstanding Imagery

Capturing the most subtle nuances of light and shadow begins with the lens. Only with excellent resolution and colour reproduction can it provide a solid foundation for imaging. A medium format sensor has a large area and a high pixel density, posing stringent requirements for the precision of the lens. Starting with the selection of high-quality glass, Hasselblad engineers carefully grind each lens to perfect its optical quality and meet the resolution requirements of 100 million pixels.

The XCD 2,5/38V lens features ten elements in nine groups, including three aspherical elements and three ED elements. With a thoughtfully crafted arrangement, the lens has not only a compact size but also improves light transmittance and suppresses chromatic dispersion. Combining XCD 2,5/38V with a Hasselblad mirrorless medium format camera yields stunning results.

New Focusing Module: Fast, Light, Accurate

The upgraded focusing module adopts a linear stepping motor and a lighter, smaller focusing lens group. These changes effectively eliminate any backlash from the lens group moving and, coupled with the PDAF technology of the X2D 100C, mean the focusing lens group can quickly reach the focusing position and achieve a precise stop. Resulting in fast, flexible, and accurate focusing.

Smaller Leaf Shutter, Powerful and Professional Assistance

The leaf shutter is a powerful component in Hasselblad's medium format system. The XCD 2,5/38V lens is equipped with an upgraded leaf shutter that, while smaller, maintains the same precision performance as its predecessors and is fast and quiet to avoid disturbance when shooting. In addition, this ultra-small shutter captures at up to 1/2000s and delivers flash synchronisation at all speeds.

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In The Box
XCD 2,5/38V lens with front and rear caps, lens shade, lens pouch, documentation. x1


Comparison
XCD 2,5/38V
XCD 2,5/25V
XCD 2,5/55V
XCD 2,5/38V
XCD 2,5/25V
XCD 2,5/55V
Travel & Everyday Lightweight Lens
Wide-Angle Lens for Night Photography
Wide-Aperture Lens for Documentary

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FOCAL LENGTH
38.0 mm
25.0 mm
55.0 mm
EQUIVALENT FOCAL LENGTH (24×36)
30mm
20mm
43mm
APERTURE RANGE
f/2.5 - f/32
f/2.5 - f/32
f/2.5 - f/32
ANGLE OF VIEW (DIAG/HOR/VERT)
70° / 59° / 46°
95° / 82° / 66°
53° / 43° / 32°
LENGTH/DIAMETER
68 mm / 76 mm
105 mm / 75 mm
72 mm / 76 mm
WEIGHT (EXCL. COVERS AND LENS SHADE)
350g
592g
372g
FILTER DIAMETER
72mm
72mm
72mm
MINIMUM DISTANCE OBJECT TO IMAGE PLANE
0.3m
0.25m
0.45m
MAXIMUM IMAGE SCALE
1:6.2
1:5.8
1:6.4
ELEMENTS
10 elements in 9 groups
13 elements in 10 groups
9 elements in 8 groups
FOCUS TYPE
Internal focusing
Internal focusing
Internal focusing
FAQ
What is different about the new XCD 2,5/38V, XCD 2,5/55V, and XCD 2,5/90V from previous XCD lenses?

The new XCD lenses include XCD 2,5/55V, XCD 2,5/38V, and XCD 2,5/90V. The lenses feature more compact and lightweight builds while maintaining Hasselblad’s top-class optical performance. The fully upgraded focusing module enables faster and more accurate autofocus. The optimised leaf shutter is more compact, providing flash synchronisation at all speeds. Each metal lens features both a focus ring and lens control ring delicately engraved with a Hasselblad "H" logo print. The lenses support full-time MF. A simple push and pull of the focus ring changes from AF to MF mode, where intuitive scale marks keep focus distance and DOF clear at a glance. The control ring can be customised for quick access to preferred functions, making shooting more convenient and efficient.

Do XCD 2,5/38V, XCD 2,5/55V, and XCD 2,5/90V lenses support full MF?

Yes. Full-time manual focus is always available. Adjust the focus ring at any time regardless of whether you are using AF or MF mode.

How many functions can I customise for the control ring on the XCD 2,5/38V, XCD 2,5/55V, and XCD 2,5/90V lenses?

You can set the control ring to one of the five functions - N/A, ISO, aperture, shutter, and exposure compensation. For more details, please refer to the X2D 100C User Manual.

When using with X1D-50c, X1D II 50C, or 907X 50C, will the new XCD 2,5/38V, XCD 2,5/55V, and XCD 2,5/90V lenses focus faster than the old XCD lenses?

Due to hardware limitations, the X1D, X1D II, and 907X will not focus faster when used with the new XCD lenses.

Due to hardware limitations, the X1D, X1D II, and 907X will not focus faster when used with the new XCD lenses.

The leaf shutter is built into the lens structure. Its most significant advantage is to achieve flash synchronisation at all speeds (e.g., flash sync speed of up to 1/2000s). This helps capture fast-moving subjects when a flash is used and is also helpful for wide-aperture portraits in strong lighting conditions or outdoors.

For cameras with a focal-plane shutter, when using flash, the shutter speed is limited to 1/125s or 1/250s, posing restrictions for creativity. Due to the special design of the leaf shutter, it generates significantly reduced vibration when triggered, making it more efficient to obtain satisfactory shots.

How do I correct lens distortions?

Distortions can be corrected in Phocus or other image processing software for more accurate optical effects. The camera itself does not support lens correction.